"I cannot reply to that now," Lin Xinyu called out after a moment of silence. "I didn't even talk to him and I don't know my father's stance."
Ming already expected such an answer. Before Lin Xinyu learned the whole truth, it wouldn't be hard to rope Xuefeng in and protect him but knowing he had the Elemental Bracelet, the situation turned ultimately complicated.
"Leave then. I don't want to trouble my Xuefeng before the tournament starts. He already has a lot on his head. When it comes to our pursuers, I will handle it," Ming said calmly before reminding. "Just saying, when we meet again, we will treat you like an enemy."
"Fair enough," Liu Xinyu replied with a nod as she embraced Mia by the arm. "Mia, we are leaving."
Click.
Ming snapped with her fingers and the soundproof barrier disappeared, letting them leave freely. Liu Xinyu gazed once again at the golden barrier surrounding Xuefeng and muttered, "We will meet soo— Huh?"